MALAMOK - LITTLE HARBOR FOR SALE

Hood-designed shallow-draft, center-cockpit luxury sailing yacht. Exquisite build, cabins fore and aft, grand main saloon.

Summary

MALAMOK is a 1990 Little Harbor 46 cutter-rigged sailing yacht designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor, blending blue-water pedigree with refined craftsmanship. A fiberglass centerboard sloop, she offers a minimum draft of 5'2" (board up) and a maximum draft of 10'2" (board down), and displaces 32,500 lbs, delivering shoal-draft versatility without compromising offshore performance. She is powered by an 80 HP Westerbeke diesel engine (2008) with 709 recorded hours, is currently located in Portland, Maine, and is offered for sale at $310,000. Accommodations sleep six across two private staterooms and two salon berths, highlighted by a highly finished varnished teak interior, extensive electronics and rigging upgrades, a Phasor 4.5KW generator, air conditioning, a bow thruster, and a well-documented history of maintenance and equipment replacement.

Faqs

Offered at an asking price of $310,000, MALAMOK is a 1990 Little Harbor 46 designed by renowned naval architect Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor, and she stands among the final examples of the 46 series. She is located in Portland, Maine, and listed for sale. Purposefully configured for effortless passagemaking, she carries a cutter rig with a Hood Sto'way in-mast electric furling mainsail system, a dedicated staysail package, and a full spinnaker package. Below, her layout sleeps up to six people, comprising a forward double guest stateroom, an aft owner’s stateroom with two single berths, and two settee berths in the salon. As a centerboard yacht she draws 5'2" with the board up and 10'2" with the board down, delivering confident access to both shoal waters and deep offshore routes.

Power is supplied by a single Westerbeke 80 HP diesel engine installed in 2008, with 709 recorded engine hours as of August 2026. Her electronics suite is equally seakind and modern, featuring a Raymarine E95 Hybrid Touch chartplotter/radar (2013), Raymarine Maxi sailing instruments, a Raymarine RD424D 4kW digital radome, Raymarine AIS, an autopilot, an Icom VHF radio/telephone at the helm, and an Icom M-5 handheld VHF. For self-sufficiency and comfort at anchor, MALAMOK is equipped with a Phasor K-2 4.5KW generator (2017, 137 hours) and a reverse-cycle MarineAir air conditioning system rated at 12,000 BTUs. The sail inventory is recent and robust, including a Quantum 135% tri-radial headsail (2023), a Quantum Hydranet mainsail (2024), and a Doyle storm staysail.

Exclusions from the sale include binoculars and other personal electronic gear, fishing rods and tackle, personal art, oriental rugs, and PFD life preservers.

Introduction

MALAMOK was among the last of the Ted Hood-designed Little Harbor 46s to be built, and her exceptional quality, robust construction, and refined finish are evident throughout. Fastidiously maintained and upgraded to an exceptional standard, she is a compelling choice for buyers seeking a proven bluewater cruising sailboat with a comprehensive, documented maintenance history.

Hull configuration

MALAMOK’s centerboard configuration provides a minimum draft of 5 ft 2 in with the board up and a maximum draft of 10 ft 2 in with the board down, granting the freedom to slip into shallow anchorages while preserving strong, confident upwind performance offshore.

Accommodations

MALAMOK offers two private staterooms—a double guest cabin forward and the owner’s stateroom aft—plus two settee berths in the salon, providing a total sleeping capacity of six. Two heads, each fitted with a Jabsco electric toilet installed in 2025, ensure comfort and convenience. The interior showcases a beautifully finished, varnished teak build with exquisite joiner work throughout.

The forward stateroom is a large private cabin featuring a generous V-berth with a filler cushion that converts it to a comfortable double bed. A large hanging locker sits to starboard, while a full head and shower lie to port. Ingenious storage lockers run along the hull–deck joint above the berths, and drawers are built into all open faces of the berth arrangement as well as into the lower face of the starboard hanging locker.

The owner’s private stateroom is aft, with two generous single berths designed for comfort at sea and a centerline seat between them. Storage is ample, with lockers, dedicated storage areas, and a generous hanging locker, while a center mirror and vanity grace the forward bulkhead. The owner’s head is forward to port and includes a separate large stall shower and a wet locker. Fine teak joinery—a hallmark that sets Little Harbor yachts apart—is evident throughout.

MALAMOK’s main salon is large, bright, and airy, with a settee/transom berth to port and a pilot berth outboard. To starboard, a large U-shaped settee surrounds an inlaid teak table, and a custom double glass cabinet for crystal, china, or books is built into the forward bulkhead. The entertainment system’s speakers are located in the salon and aft stateroom, each with independent volume and on/off controls. Little Harbor’s signature hull ports to port and starboard enhance the ambiance, while a large, complete navigation station with a seat and chart table is positioned aft to port for efficient operation.

The galley, set within the starboard walk-through, offers exceptional storage and counter space, with a double stainless steel sink, Corian counters, and a Seafrost refrigerator/freezer featuring Little Harbor’s signature “corner door” for improved access and stainless storage shelves inside the door. A gimbaled stainless steel Force 10 three-burner stove with oven and a microwave oven expand culinary options, while numerous drawers, lockers, and storage bins keep provisions shipshape. Electric pump-outs for the sinks and refrigerator further streamline onboard living.

General features

Thoughtfully updated for enduring elegance and performance, the yacht features six 1/2" Marguard-tinted Lexan hull ports that have been replaced, complemented by 14 stainless steel opening ports to invite abundant natural airflow. Overhead, seven stainless steel hatches with sliding screens and covers provide secure ventilation, with all glass lenses replaced in 2008 to ensure clarity and reliability. Hinged teak weather boards are fitted at all berths and the nav seat for added protection, while marble countertops grace both heads and refined marble inlay enriches the main salon and staterooms. Completing the premium appointments, Kohler sinks underscore a commitment to quality throughout.

Electronics

At the helm, a Raymarine E95 Hybrid Touch chartplotter/radar, installed in 2013 on a custom pod, anchors a navigation suite crafted for confident passagemaking. Raymarine Maxi sailing instruments mounted at the companionway deliver at-a-glance performance data, complemented by additional Raymarine sail instruments for comprehensive readouts. Course-keeping is entrusted to an autopilot with both head unit and CPU, while a Raymarine RD424D 4kW digital radome sharpens situational awareness. Communication is assured by an Icom VHF radio/telephone with mic at the helm and an Icom M-5 handheld VHF radio for portable reliability, and vessel tracking and traffic management are enhanced by Raymarine AIS.

Electrical system

The yacht’s electrical system is anchored by a Phasor K-2 4.5 kW generator commissioned in 2017 with 137 hours, working in concert with a Mastervolt Combi charger/inverter managed by a Masterlink MICC control panel installed the same year. Power is distributed through a Bass main switch panel with 12V and 110V circuit breakers, and supported by a 110V 50-amp shore power inlet paired with a 50' shore cord. Comfort on board is assured by reverse-cycle MarineAir air conditioning delivering 12,000 BTU. Energy storage is robust, with four 8D AGM house batteries complemented by one 4D gel start battery installed in 2020, while a provision for emergency engine starting via a jump switch and an engine compartment blower enhance reliability and safety.

Thoughtful details elevate everyday usability, including navigation and night-vision lighting, automatic lighting in the hanging lockers and the refrigerator/freezer, and a waterproof 12V outlet on deck. Throughout the interior and in the cockpit, plentiful 110V outlets provide convenient power access. All electrical runs are cleanly serviceable behind removable teak panels, and a separate ground bar dedicated to electronics ensures low-noise performance. All cabin fans were replaced in 2017, rounding out a system designed for dependable cruising comfort.

Deck and hull

Crafted for strength and poise, the hand-laid fiberglass hull with Airex foam core construction provides exceptional rigidity and quiet comfort, complemented by molded fiberglass fuel tanks, water tanks, and a centerboard trunk engineered for longevity. Internal cast lead ballast is precisely positioned for stability, while the hand-laid fiberglass deck with Divinycell core construction carries a 5/8-inch teak overlay for enduring beauty underfoot. Varnished teak exterior trim is framed by high-quality stainless steel portlights, hatches, and cowl ventilators, and an Awlgripped teak rubrail with a stainless striker adds both protection and polish. The hull is finished in striking Little Harbor Blue Awlgrip, with the topsides, decks, cockpit, and cabin trunk Awlgripped in 2015 to a yacht-standard sheen. Underway, a foil-shaped centerboard and rudder deliver enhanced sailing performance, and the freshly stripped and varnished teak woodwork underscores a meticulous standard of care.

Sails and rigging

Engineered for effortless control and bluewater reliability, the sail plan is anchored by a Harken headsail roller furling system and a Hood Stoway electric in-mast furling mainsail system that incorporates a Barient 28+ self-tailing outhaul winch; height above the water is 63 feet 5 inches. A Navtec insulated backstay is complemented by a Navtec hydraulic boom vang and backstay with a fail-safe turnbuckle and a two-function cockpit control panel, while a storm trysail track and halyard stand ready for heavy weather. The comprehensive staysail package includes a staysail, an inner forestay with quick release, runners, a halyard, sheets, and four blocks. For downwind work, the full spinnaker package delivers a pole, butt hoist, topping lift, foreguy, on-mast pole storage, two sheets, two blocks, internal halyards, and a Barient 21 halyard winch, joined by a carbon fiber whisker pole for reaching performance. A mainsheet traveler was added in 2010, and the yacht carries 1x19 standing rigging from 2007–2008.

The sail inventory features a Quantum 135% tri-radial headsail from 2023, a Quantum Hydranet mainsail from 2024, and a Doyle storm staysail. Powerful, precise handling is assured by two Barient 32-ST-PW-S electric primary winches, Barient 27-48-ST secondary/spinnaker winches to port and starboard, a Barient 28+ ST mainsheet winch, and Barient 21-33-ST halyard winches.

Mechanical equipment

Engineered for reliability, the yacht features molded fiberglass fuel and water tanks that optimize capacity and durability. Bilge management is confidently redundant with two automatic electric bilge pumps complemented by two manual bilge pumps. Propulsion efficiency is enhanced by a Flex-o-Fold folding propeller from 2008, while line cutters and deflectors on the shaft strut provide added protection against fouling. A Sidepower SE100 24V bow thruster delivers precise low-speed control and effortless docking. For self-sufficiency offshore, onboard spares include pump and head repair kits together with numerous spare engine and generator parts, ensuring peace of mind on extended passages.

Additional equipment

Thoughtful additions elevate life aboard, beginning with a saltwater washdown on the foredeck complemented by a faucet in the galley, and a hot-and-cold fresh-water shower flush-mounted in a separate stern locker with a hose bib. Deck handling is simplified by a custom stainless outboard engine davit, a custom fold-down stern boarding ladder with a stainless frame and teak steps, and a varnished teak outboard motor mount with stainless steel cover plates. Companionway weather cloths, screens, doors, and hatch boards are on hand, along with Sunbrella sun covers and a full set of exterior teak covers.

For shade and protection, a custom dodger with windows and an elk-hide grab bar (2017) pairs with a bimini with windows over the helmsman and forward area (2017), while a connecting window between dodger and bimini with side curtains delivers spray and sun protection (2017). Night operations benefit from a combination masthead strobe/tri-color light and a 360-degree white light, plus spreader lights and an Aqua Signal oil lamp.

Ground tackle is comprehensive with a 33 lb Bruce anchor with 250' of 5/16" HT chain and rode, a 45' CQR anchor, a Fortress FX-37 anchor, and a Maxwell windlass. Entertainment comes courtesy of a JVC DVD/CD/AM-FM stereo system (2011) playing through two pairs of Boston Acoustics 700 speakers.

An AB 9'6" aluminum-hull inflatable tender (2024) with a Yamaha 4 HP outboard expands your reach, while safety readiness includes a Winslow six-person life raft (2012), a Man Overboard Module (MOM 8, 2006) with horseshoe rings, throw bags, and strobes, plus a Lifesling and multi-block MOB lifting system, life jackets, and six fenders. At anchor, a 150-watt solar panel on the bimini with a Victron MPPT charge controller keeps the batteries topped up.

Exclusions

The sale of MALAMOK expressly excludes binoculars and other personal electronic gear, fishing rods and tackle, personal art, Oriental rugs, and PFD life preservers.